CALL TO ARTISTS ‘Palette x Palate’ – A Food-Inspired Art Exhibition Coinciding with the Waterford Festival of Food Dungarvan, Ireland

The Old Bank, Dungarvan and artist Luana Asiata present a dynamic group exhibition showcasing emerging artists from Ireland and across the world to coincide with the Waterford Festival of Food.

Celebrating the deep connection between food, art, and the land that sustains us.

The exhibition opens from 19 April and will run till 2 June 2025.

‘Palette x Palate’ explores the journey food takes—from the soil to the table, from artistic vision to palette. 

This exhibition invites artists to reflect on the universal language of food, capturing its power to nourish, connect, and inspire.

From nostalgic family meals to bold contemporary interpretations of culinary culture, the works on display offer fresh perspectives on how food shapes our lives and identities. 

Open Call for Artists

Artists are invited to submit works that explore art, food, and the land—whether through traditional still-life compositions, abstract landscapes, or conceptual explorations of food’s role in culture.

The exhibition provides a unique opportunity to showcase work in the historic Old Bank, Dungarvan, a stunning venue that merges heritage with creativity.

We’re seeking unique, original artwork that celebrates food in all its forms.

This could be anything from a classic still-life painting of fruit to a beautifully composed scene of your kitchen, utensils, or bowls.

Show us photographs capturing the joy of shared meals, drawings of landscapes that nourish us, close-up shots of fresh produce, or depictions of farm animals that connect us to the land.

Whether it's a personal memory, a cultural tradition, or a creative exploration of food’s role in our lives, we invite you to bring your vision to the table.

All artworks are sold in The Old Bank Dungarvan directly to the collector.

FEE:

A submission fee of €18 / £15 for one entry or €30 / £25 for two entries. Zero commission. 

DEADLINES:

Submission open: Monday 3 March 5 pm 2025

Submissions close: Midnight Wednesday, 2 April 2025.

Notification of selected artworks: Friday, 4 April 2025. Every entrant will be notified if their submission was successful or not.

Date to deliver selected artwork: Wednesday 16 April 2025 10-5 pm to Luana Asiata, Skehacrine, Abbeyside, Dungarvan X35 XH22 Ireland.

UK based artists can deliver artwork to Luana Asiata, 82A Christchurch Road, London SW2 3DE UK from Saturday 5 April - Thursday 10 April 2025 and we'll transport artwork to the venue.

The exhibition opens to the public: Saturday, 19 April 2025 - 2 June 2025 at The Old Bank Dungarvan, Waterford, Ireland

Launch Preview: Thursday 24 April 2025 6 pm - 9 pm at The Old Bank

Opening hours: Thursday - Sunday: 12 pm - 11.30 pm

Zero Commission: There will be zero commission on all sold artworks; 100% of the sale goes to the artist.

If we need to arrange delivery of the artwork to the collector, a small courier fee will be deducted from the sale price; this will be confirmed with the artist once the sale has gone through.

WHAT TO SUBMIT:

This opportunity is open to all visual artists and makers at any stage of their practice - anywhere in the world.

We ask that the work submitted has been created within the last two years, must be your work, owned by you and available for exhibition during the dates specified above.

We accept all artworks, original works on paper, paintings in any medium, pastels, drawings, embroidery, collages, mixed media, photography, digital artworks or digital prints.

Size limit is 60 x 60 cm. All work must be framed; we will accept stretched canvases, must have hanging fixtures, D-rings ready to hang.

You will need to clearly label each piece with your name, title and price of the work, to match the information on your application form.

If the work is abstract, please indicate the correct way in which it should be hung.

Submissions close at midnight on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing your submission.

Luana Asiata
Curator

Please have a look here for further information regarding The Old Bank, Dungarvan, artist Luana Asiata and the Waterford Festival of Food.